One of the philosophical justifications for patenting, is that someone else could claim sole, legal rights to your handiwork, or else profit from it.
It doesn't mean that you can't share with others, for their own private use.
In one 'California's Gold' show (I believe) poinsettia growers patent different varieties. Either the patent office or the farm foresees it being a long day, so the paper pusher is kindly given a seat and a table.
This being said, she fills out one form after another, on the spot (as I recall.)
There is obviously some responsibility on the part of the grower, but it can't be altogether impossible, either, imho.
This is something I should learn about.